Senior Pastor

We are seeking a Senior Pastor who will lead the Session and faithfully shepherd our congregation as we grow together in Christ. Through Christ-centered preaching, faithful teaching of God's Word, and a clear vision for discipleship, our desire is to grow in loving community and spiritual maturity. As a church family, we long to glorify God in all things and to be equipped to bring the good news of the Kingdom of God to the Annapolis area, our nation, and the world.In this role, the Senior Pastor serves as the primary preacher and teacher of the congregation, the shepherd and leader of the Session, and the chief proponent and guardian of the mission and vision of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis. Through preaching, teaching, and leadership development, he will help cultivate a culture of discipleship that encourages every member to grow in grace and live on mission.Salary: >=$90KRequirementsCharacter:A vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a clear grasp of the GospelA genuine love for people and a pastoral concern for the members and community of EP Church.A life marked by ample evidence of an elder's call, as defined by I Peter 5, I Tim 3, & Titus 1.A shepherd's heart; marked by humility and a servant-leader posture, with a desire to mentor and care for others.If married, have a strong marriage and family life visible to others.Theological Commitments:A deep understanding of, and a commitment to the Reformed Faith as expressed in the Westminster Confession and Catechisms.A clear grasp of biblical ministry principles, including Gospel-centeredness, repentance and faith, kingdom-centered prayer, relational evangelism through word and deed, personal discipleship, and servant leadership.A commitment to the theology, polity, and mission of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).Leadership and Ministry CompentenciesA demonstrated call to pastoral ministry, evidenced by experience, vision, and passion for serving the church.A strong biblical foundation that informs wise and faithful leadership in the life of the church.Initiative, diligence, and reliability in carrying out responsibilities and following through on commitments.A willingness to grow, learn, and adapt within the dynamic context of a growing local church.An understanding of, and experience with church leadership and organizational structures.Skills/Credentials Required:Ordained or Ordainable as Teaching Elder in the PCAAbility to teach / preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a cogent and winsome mannerThe spiritual maturity evidenced in, but not limited to, the following areas: prayer, the Word, confidentiality, edifying speech, discernment, and discretionHow to ApplyStep 1Please submit the following1) A cover letter2) Your resume3) Sermon links4) Brief responses (1-2 pages) to the questions in the following columna) If you were tasked to do only one thing as our pastor, what would it be and why?b) What gifts, graces, and experiences would you bring to our church?c) What do you love most about pastoring?d) How do we have open arms like Christ but at the same time refrain rom diluting the Gospel?Step 2Please label all attachments with the following format:JohnSmith_CoverLetter,JohnSmith_Resume, etc.Step 3Send all attachments as PDFs.Step 4Send completed application toPastor Search Committee@epannapolis.org.Primary Contact: Nancy DeibertEmail: nancy.deibert@gmail.comPhone: 443-254-7401Apply Online: View